Scared of going to CDL school..

[QUOTE="semi" retired;4097768]Hi Sp33dymonk3y, !st, backing up is really a small portion of the job, and most places(except food service) are usually pretty truck friendly, i.e. big areas for loading docks. The other thing to remember, is these places aren't(for the most part) going to push you out of an airplane without a chute. Actually, the hardest part will be finding a place to park for the night, what I would do, is try and drive at night and sleep during the day, when everyone else was gone, although most deliveries take place during the day. You'll be fine, and in the unlikely event you do fail, pick yourself up, and try it again. Most states require a short time after failing the test, but can try again. And don't listen to the naysayers, they're just upset, because they can't unload till Monday morning.[/QUOTE]


Thank you all lol, I asked my supervisor about it and he said if I'm going to a company to get trained then they will defently make you pass.. Their not going to waste their time and fail u because they want drivers for their company. Well I'm all positive now guys (; thanks!!

 

Well I called Central refrigerated... Annndd its 21 and up only problem is it's in Georgia and I'm in Arkansas.. Only one state away but wish it was closer! owell theirs housing now in going to paste what the lady emailed me.. I know it's long but please tell me if it's a good choice..

School - 2 weeks of truck driver training school will be done at one of our facilities. The only up front cost for training is money for food ($200-$300 recommended) & $60-$75 for you to take your Class A CDL test with. You will need to have a certified copy of your Birth Certificate (or valid U.S. passport), Social Security Card, & valid driver's license with you for you to get your license. If you do not have these please order/get one as soon as possible. You will need these before being able to start the course. DOT physicals will be given to you at our facility on your first day at no cost to you.


Tuition - The cost of our Academy is $3,900. Each student will sign an agreement that they will work for us for 13 months. Over the 13 months, we will deduct $37.50 a week from your weekly paycheck. At the end of your 13 months with us, you will have paid in $1,950. At that point, Central will match your $1,950 and pay off the $3,900 loan. Essentially, it is only costing you $1,950 if you stay the entire 13 months. If you leave sooner, you are responsible for the balance of the total $3,900 minus what had been paid in toward the loan. If you continue employment with us after your 13 months, Central will reimburse you $37.50 per week until you have been reimbursed back the $1,950 that had been deducted the prior year. 26 months of continuous employment with a reputable and successful company and you will have received CDL and hands-on truck driver training for FREE!


Housing Agreement - If you live more than 50 miles away from one of our training facilities, the hotel is an option for you as a student for housing. You are responsible for the cost of the hotel which is $500. The cost of the hotel is not taken up-front so there is no cost to you out of pocket. It be deducted out of your weekly pay at a rate of $26.00 per week until the $500 fee is paid back.


Over-The-Road Training - Once you finish our driver training school, you will attend a 3 day orientation before you go over-the-road with your trainer. Trainees are out on the truck with a trainer for 200-300 hours of behind-the-wheel training (approximately 5 weeks). The purpose of the over-the-road training gives you the hands on and on the job training with a certified trainer to sharpen your driving skills and gain the experience that you need. During this time you will be compensated as follows:


Students on the truck with a trainer will be paid by the hour.
Time logged on duty not driving is paid minimum wage based on the state you completed orientation and were hired in.
Here are the 3 states we hold orientation and students are hired in:
California - $8.00/HR
Utah - $7.25/HR
Georgia - $7.25/HR


Time logged driving is paid at $9.50/HR. We approximate trainees will drive between 5-8 hours a day when with their trainer. We approximate trainees will bring in an average of $400-$500/WK when they are out with their trainers.


Downtime pay is $50. This requires driver training department approval. This may be for breakdown, layover, or trainer on home time.


Deductions for Tuition and the Housing Agreement will not be taken our of your Trainee pay. Deductions will start after you upgrade to a Solo Company Driver.


Upgrade to Solo Company Driver - Once your training is completed, you will upgrade at one of our facilities and be assigned a Central Refrigerated Company truck. This will be assigned to only you, we do not do slip-seating. Our trucks are top-of-the-line equipment, all 3 years old or newer. You will be sent home after training for a few days home time (3-5 days), then you will be dispatched as a solo company driver to take your first load. Please ask me what the starting pay-rate is for solo company drivers.


You will drive over-the-road (OTR) all 48 states for our company. You will gain vital experience within the industry running OTR for at least your first 6 months as a driver.




First year solo company drivers average $35,000-40,000 for their first year income.


Lease Program to become a Contractor Owner Operator - This program is available once you've been a company driver for 3 months. Your income potential increases as you become a business owner in the trucking industry. Be your own boss! Lease Operators start at $1.065 per mile. Pay will increase the longer you are with Central. Other benefits include fuel surcharges, bonuses, nicer equipment, non-forced dispatch, tuition payoff, and higher income. Need more info? Please call our O/O Department at - 800-351-4752.


First year solo lease drivers average $47,000-50,000 for their first year income.